EC Los Angeles Blog

Everyone needs a creative outlet. We love when our students combine their creativity with their English skills, as former Student Ambassador, Aurora, does here in her creative writing piece: Blown By Love. Blown by Love Amadeo and July met a couple of years ago at breakfast in an organic restaurant in Santa Monica. He saw … Read more

If you love sports, Los Angeles is a great place to be. Joel, Student Ambassador from Switzerland, is well versed in LA sporting events, having gone to many during his time here in LA! Let’s check out what he has to say 🙂 Student Ambassador Perspective During my stay in LA, I went to a … Read more

Taking Time to Enjoy the Little Things Everyone needs a reminder from time to time to enjoy the little things in life. Whether you are studying at ECLA for one week or for one year, we believe that experiencing the sunsets in Santa Monica is something you must do before you leave. Student Ambassador, Luisa … Read more

Want some insight into using a bicycle in Santa Monica? Former Student Ambassador, Alain (Switzerland), has some advice for our students! When I arrived here in Santa Monica I asked myself what would be the best method of transportation to get from point A to point B. In the first week I mostly took the … Read more

Los Angeles has an endless amount of places to explore. Recently, one of our Ambassadors, Amy, explored the Palos Verdes Peninsula. Check out what she has to say about this hidden “treasure” of a city located within Los Angeles County! Hello ECLA students! I’m Amy from Korea. From now on, I will show you LA’s … Read more

Our lovely Student Ambassador, Julie, went horseback riding in the Hollywood Hills! Check out what she has to say about her experience: There is a big variety of activities in L.A. And there is definitely something for everyone. My personal favorite spots in LA are the Hollywood Hills. I love to hike with good friends … Read more

Read about past student ambassador Im’s experience at the ECLA yoga activity! HELLO:) In LA, summer is coming now. I guess soon the weather will be hot. This means we should wear thin clothes.The people are worried about the fact that summer is coming because everyone wants to show their good bodies to other people, … Read more

Summer is upon us! It is now time to embrace the long days and summer nights. And there’s no better place to relax than Santa Monica — where the water is warm, the people are friendly, and the sunshine is bright! Our Student Ambassador, Jacopo, knows what it means to unwind and just enjoy life. Let’s see what he has to say about relaxing … Read more

Living abroad is one of the most incredible experiences this world has to offer. Being outside your comfort zone in another country not only allows you to explore who you are, but encourages you to participate in a global community.While this is true, it is important to take time to relax in the midst of the challenges that … Read more

We believe that ECLA is the BEST place to learn English in Los Angeles, and we love to hear feedback from our students to see if they think the same is true. Recently, one of our lovely Turkish graduates left us a few words on his last day here at ECLA. See what Yigit has to say in his … Read more